MSPX Signs with EMC

MSPX hosts security conference

MSPX hosts "How Do Network Security and Data Storage Affect Your Profits?"

Thank you Radware, Adaptec & Oculan for making this event such a success!

MSPX and Adaptec host "How Does Proper Data Storage Save You Money?"

Recreating Comdex

November 14, 2003 - Andrea James -- Washington Business Journal -- Comdex, the ultimate annual tech trade show, this year is adding 12,500 square feet of "solutions provider space" - second only to Microsoft's floor space at the week-long event in Las Vegas.

The ASCII Group, a Bethesda-based company that represents technology resellers, chose 19 companies to fill the space, focusing on five themes: security, wireless, digital enterprise, open source and web services. 

In the past, Comdex focused solely on vendors and products.

Arlington-based MSPX will present on wireless Internet in schools at the show.

"MSPX is just one of the great members of the ASCII group that builds solutions based on years of experience, and specifically in the wireless area, they are leading the way," says ASCII (www.ascii.com) business development VP Jerry Koutavas.

MSPX (www.mspx.com) and its employees are enthused.

"It is super significant," says MSPX director of marketing Amy Beth O'Brien.  "We probably have 30,000 companies in the U.S. that do what we do, so to be selected as one of four experts in the education vertical, that's really significant."

MSPX Selected for COMDEX

Press Release - Arlington, VA - - Virginia-based Managed Solutions Planning Xperts (MSPX), is gearing up for participation in COMDEX, the foremost IT marketplace in the world.  The focus of Comdex is changing from a product showcase to a customer-driven, solutions-based convention, and Solutions Providers are getting on board.  The latest and greatest in technology and innovation will remain a mainstay of the show, but a spotlight will shine on those companies who not only know the latest products, but sell them as part of total, integrated solutions.

“The technology market is evolving,” said Cameron Gohari, CEO of MSPX, Arlington, VA.  “Smart companies are changing with the market, focusing less on new and ‘sexy’ products and focusing more on solving real business issues by offering complete solutions and services that utilize the new products to increase efficiency, improve workflow, safeguard intellectual property, gain competitive advantage and improve bottom line.” Gohari added.  As a service-based solution provider, MSPX was viewed as a perfect fit for participation in an “innovation center” created and run by The ASCII Group, Bethesda, MD. 

 A call for applications was initiated by ASCII, and the top solutions from each of the 6 main channels: education, finance, government, health care, manufacturing, and distribution were selected.  Applications were evaluated based on the solution that was outlined in their application.  MSPX’s Wireless LAN solution powered by the Single Digits Business-Class HotSpot software and Enterasys Networks’ Business-Driven Networking framework and RoamAbout Wireless was selected as the top wireless solution.  Accolades for top selection include the unequalled exposure of two speaking engagements at COMDEX in Las Vegas and exhibiting within the second-largest space at COMDEX, second in size only to Microsoft.

About MSPX – Managed Solutions Planning Xperts combines innovative methods, experienced professionals, and best-of-breed products to help clients meet the strategic and operational objectives of managing their network infrastructure. With a focus on leading edge information technologies, the company's experts assess, plan, deploy, and manage mission critical solutions. By utilizing a complementary network of partners and suppliers, the depth and breadth of solutions are cost-effectively adjusted to meet each client's budget.

MSPX enjoys years of experience from its founders and solutions partners. The company offers unique capabilities in cost-effective and timely managed services in the areas of Wireless, Storage, Convergence, and Security.

About Enterasys Networks – Enterasys Networks is the leading worldwide provider of Business-Driven Networks for enterprise class customers.  Enterasys delivers on the concept of Business-Driven Networks with infrastructure solutions that enable enterprises to protect intellectual capital, empower end users, simplify administration, reduce expenses, and capitalize on new opportunities.

About Single Digits – Single Digits services a broad range of business class customers by delivering wireless (WiFi) and wired Business Class Hotspot Services at competitive prices.  Our end-to-end solution includes consulting, installation, security, management, support, and marketing of wired and wireless (WiFi) business class hotspots.   Single Digits provides a low-cost solution that can be quickly and simply deployed and will immediately expose your business to new customers while creating a new source of recurring revenue. 

About The ASCII Group – The ASCII Group, Inc. (ASCII) was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. ASCII is the largest group of independent computer resellers with over 2,000 members. ASCII provides tools, products and services to assist independent information technology resellers in increasing profits, reducing costs, and growing their respective businesses. ASCII offers independents the leverage of the group's collective position in the industry to positively influence hardware manufacturers, software developers, IT

About COMDEX – COMDEX is the universal IT marketplace that unites technology buyers and sellers online and in person. While continuing global expansion and influence, COMDEX is steadily refining its customer-centric philosophy by segmenting and personalizing everything from the exhibit floor to conference content to encourage community development, making it easier for buyers and sellers to meet and make smarter purchasing decisions.

Engaging conferences, potent keynotes, exciting special events, an exhibit floor with cutting-edge technology solutions, a comprehensive online presence and timely show publications are components of the community-driven COMDEX experience, creating more relevancy for the individual and facilitating valuable relationships between technology buyers from around the world.

MSPX makes the VAR Business 500 and the Fastest 50

June 6, 2003 - Arlington, VA --After two years of hard work and tremendous growth, Managed Solutions Planning Xperts (MSPX) was recognized as one of the top 500 Solution Providers in the US in VAR Business Magazine (www.varbusiness.com).  Finalists were selected from among over 30,000 companies and ranked according to their fiscal year 2002 revenue, calculated by factoring out non-solution-provider and non-computer-related revenue.

“This is a milestone in the history of MSPX.  Since our founding, it has been our goal to focus on the needs of our clients; delivering solutions that are tailored to meet their dynamic needs and cost-effectively adjusted to meet their budgetary constraints.  This honor is especially meaningful to us as we were not only ranked in the VAR 500, but have also placed 23^rd in the list of the 50 fastest growing companies in Information Technology.” – Cameron Gohari, President.

How Successful VARs Are Growing Their Businesses

June 18, 2003 - Luc Hatlestad -- VAR Business -- (Excerpt)

“In a year when most companies were searching for the precise formula to revive their struggling economic fortunes, there wasn't one silver bullet or killer app that drove this year's fastest-growing VARs to their lofty heights. That's the bad news. Instead, the good news is, this year's most successful VARs show that there are many ways to get great growth numbers. As always, they revolve primarily around great execution and having a crystal-clear understanding of customer needs.

The key for solution providers, it seemed, was the ability to focus on the ultimate business of the customer and to capture the precise return on investment, rather than selling technology for technology's sake.

 If there is a commonality for all these VARs, it's that focusing on each customer's specific needs is essential to growing a business. This is a concept that gets a lot of lip service, but if everyone did it, there would be many more successful outfits.”

MSPX and Symantec host "Is your network HIPAA-healthy and secure?"

February 14-17, 2002 - MSPX, Inc. supported Sodexho at the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) conference in San Diego, CA. by providing the equipment and expertise to setup and maintain an “Internet Cafe” for Sodexho’s visitors.
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